Administration and Bookkeeping Assistant

Fire Risk UK is a growing fire safety company providing fire risk assessments, fire alarm services, emergency lighting maintenance, extinguisher servicing and fire safety services primarily throughout the south east.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Administration and Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team at our office in Southwater. This role is ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping experience who also enjoys supporting the day to day administration of a busy office environment.
While we would ideally like to recruit a full-time employee we recognise this may not suit everyone and are happy to consider part time hours.
Key Responsibilities
• Management of credit control
• Processing payments, invoices, receipts and income transactions
• Using Sage 50 for bookkeeping and financial management
• Managing supplier payments and monitoring bank account balances
• Completing VAT returns
• Conducting bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Assisting with invoicing and administration through our engineer field management software
• Answering telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately
• Providing general administrative support to the management team
Skills and Experience Required
• Previous credit control & bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Sage 50 is preferred but training can be provided
• Good understanding of VAT processes and financial reporting
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications
• Professional telephone manner and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
• Good package based on experience
• A varied role within a growing and established business
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Modern air conditioned office
If you have experience in bookkeeping and administration and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution to the development of a growing business, we would like to hear from you.
Hours: Full Time preferred, part time considered
Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email to us by Friday 3rd July outlining your experience and availability for interview
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed